Five 4th of July Events Near Prospector Ranch!
~ Natalia Radcliffe ~Can you believe June is almost over? It feels like it just started, yet July is around the corner.
And, we all know what July brings….
4th of July!
Multitudes of people join in the festivities on this holiday, celebrating the birth of the United States.
If you’re in the area or are planning on staying at one of our Airbnbs during the holiday weekend, we want to give you 5 ideas of free 4th of July activities near Prospector Ranch to add to your holiday festivities.
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular Event in Thousand Oaks
The Congo Recreation and Park District and City of Thousand Oaks is one option for fireworks this year. Taking place at the Fireworks Hill (above CRPD's Hillcrest Center/Admin Offices) the show starts at 9pm, and you can tune into KHAY 100.7 FM radio for a simultaneous patriotic radio simulcast to go along with your viewing of the fireworks. The Janss Marketplace and the Oaks mall are two places that provide great views.
Janss Marketplace
This event starts at 5pm, giving people the opportunity to find good seats, revel in a festive atmosphere, and enjoy snacks before the fireworks show later in the evening. Specifically, it features live music, children’s entertainment, and food booths. You get a great view of the fireworks from the rooftop of the parking structure. We recommend bringing folding chairs and getting there as close to 5:00 as you can to ensure you get good seats.
If you do want to spend money on tickets, there are two options, the Early Bird Access and the Reserved Ticket, if you want early access to the rooftop and a more VIP experience.
For more information and to RSVP to the event, check out their website: https://janssmarketplace.com/events/4th-of-july-fireworks-spectacular-2/
Oaks Mall
In addition to seeing the fireworks from Janss Marketplace, you can also view them from the Oaks Mall, located off of Hillcrest Drive. Parking for the show will be located in the East Lot outside the AMC theater. There will also be some portable restrooms around that parking lot. The mall will close at 6pm that day, although some restaurant hours may vary, so if you want to get a bite to eat before the fireworks show, there might be some places to eat at. Fair warning, there might be a lot of people there thinking of doing the same thing, so you may want to consider booking a reservation if you’re set on one of the restaurants in the mall.
If you want to see the full flyer, you can visit their site here: https://www.shoptheoaksmall.com/event/4th-of-July-Fireworks/2145590354/
Fireworks Spectacular in Westlake Village
Westlake Village will also be having their own 4th of July celebration, complete with a fireworks show. It’ll be held at the Westlake Golf Course. The doors open at 5pm, and the event begins at 6pm, ending with a fireworks show at around 9:10 pm. You can enjoy activities like live music, food and drink, and a putting contest. For the kids, there will be inflatable jumpers they can bounce around in. No outside alcohol will be allowed, although it will be available for purchase to enjoy at the event. There will also be handicap seating available when viewing the fireworks show.
For more information, you can visit their website: https://www.wlv.org/366/4th-of-July-Fireworks-Show
Ventura 4th of July Street Fair
There isn’t just fireworks to see on 4th of July! Interested in shopping out under the sun? The City of Ventura’s annual 4th of July street fair will be taking place along Main Street, from Fir Street to Ventura Avenue, as well as side streets Chestnut, Oak, and California. The street fair will have over 100 arts and crafts booths, as well as other ways for you to pass the time, including enjoying live music, food trucks with yummy food to snack on, and various family-friendly activities.
For more information, you can check out the conjeo valley guide’s website: https://www.conejovalleyguide.com/local-events/ventura-4th-of-july-street-fair
4th of July Celebration at the Reagan Library
Did you know that next year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence? To kick off the festivities, The Reagan Library will be having a variety of activities and things to do for guests this 4th of July. For example, there will be a program with Founding Father Presidential re-enactors, a performance by the Los Robles Children’s Choir, and a large group patriotic photo with all July Independence Day guests. In addition, you will be able to enjoy live music by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Band and country artist Justin Honsinger. There are also family friendly activities too that children and adults alike can enjoy, such as face painting, crafts, lawn games, carnival picnic games and Presidential Bingo with prizes for the lucky winners.
The event starts at 10am, and all of the outdoor activities are free. If you want to explore the inside, such as the Ronald Reagan Presidential Museum, the Air Force Pavilion or the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, regular admission applies to those areas.
For more information, you can check out their website: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/events/annual-4th-of-july-celebration-2025
